Thank you for the overview. I love the Type S! The styling is elegant for an SUV. The infotainment system improvement is fantastic. This is a great value play in my opinion.
Love the MDX. The front-end styling may be my favorite of any SUV, looks aggressive and elegant in equal parts. Acura really needs to add hybrid powertrains to their lineup, especially in the SUVs.
I like it, but I wish Acura produce Sport Hybrid MDX. With this trim it would be the hot pie! Shiny black plastic at more expensive trim should be replaced. Don’t like B&O doesn’t give ability to set your own bass/treble/… level. AKG might be better and it plays better. Also I think that 7 seater must have digital back view mirror for the case when the car is fully loaded
I say the same thing. But it seems like they give a "lesser" version of a new model, then put the good stuff in at the mid-cycle refreshes to keep the sales momentum through the rest of the life cycle. I just wish they'd give the best version up front.
Nice review, but you’ve totally ignored the cost of ownership. Below was a calculation by ChatGPT A.I., considering a 10 year/100,000 mile scenario: Low Estimate: • Fuel Cost Difference: $6,722.49 • Maintenance and Repair Cost Difference: $9,700 • Total Cost Difference (Low Estimate): $16,422.49 High Estimate: • Fuel Cost Difference: $6,722.49 • Maintenance and Repair Cost Difference: $18,000 • Total Cost Difference (High Estimate): $24,722.49 Therefore, over a ten-year period and 100,000 miles, the additional total cost of owning an MDX Type S compared to an MDX Advanced A-Spec is estimated to be between $16,422.49 and $24,722.49. From Me: Now add to that the approximate $7,000 initial price difference, and we’re talking a minimum of a $23,000 cost difference over 10 years/100,000 miles. Much of the added maintenance/repair part of the cost likely came from having Brembo brakes, a turbo-charger, active air suspension, tires, exhaust, etc. The initial purchase price is the least of the expenses. But if you can afford it…..👍🏼
@@New-bw4kz I’m guessing that it is you who is poor (pretending to have money) if you consider this to be about counting pennies. Actually, you’re probably just a kid. Good luck on living a life where you’ll never being able to afford anything on your own, you know, without mom’s or dad‘s help.
@@harrytej in Canada GH hyb max is 68k, mid trim TX 350 73k, MDX 71-78k depending on trim not type S. Not including taxes or negotiation; could discount TX gas or MDX, but Toyota hybrids hard to negotiate due to high demand and long wait times.
Acura does a very good job at so many levels, power, ergonomic, and even exterior styling, I owned Hondas and Acuras, they have one problem,,,THEY ALWAYS USE CHEEP LEATHER, I MEAN PROBABLY THE CHEEPEST...!!!!
One question I have is how is the leg room in this thing? I’m tall and my knees are always rubbing on the center console, wish we could get modern vehicles without all that center stack plastic.
Gotta love how beat up and swirled the piano black bezels look at 0:59 on a brand new vehicle with 170 miles. What a terrible design and material choice.
@@ALLNBAGOLDSTANDERD I used to have a 2011 MDX Advance and I know what you mean. It's just a design choice that I never understood. Gloss anything on the dash should never be used cause it's prone to the outside reflections all the time.
Hi - it's my understanding from reading Acura's press release, that the additional sound deadening materials have been added to premium MDX models EXCEPT for the Type S. Can anyone confirm this?
Those motorcycles cut off to Palomar Mountain, one of the best motorcycle roads in the U.S. - you can even see a bunch of the switchbacks on your Google Map as they are heading off to the left. I use to live in Oceanside, and I rode Palomar Mountain all the time (my avatar picture is from there).
All they gave is was a slightly different bumper, same engine, same transmission and after 20 years, they caught up with a new infotainment system that is compatible tonwhat everyone else has been putting in their cars since 10 yeara ago. By the way, the type S moniker has been violated and misused. This MDX is only 1 second quicker than the regular MDX. The piano black interior is horrible, the seats are not as supportive as the previous generations and in the last 3 generations, they still have not been able to figure out a better fuel consumption management even though they have decreased power from previous generations on the non- type S models. I have a 2011 base SH-AWD that put 300 HP with the 3.7L engine that gets at best 16.5MPG on daily driving and 20MPG on highway driving. Yet my MDX has better seats and real wood interior. Current generatins have piano black with subpar quality leather interiors. I do like my MDX, went to teet drive a 2023 Advance but due to poor quality interior and materials, I did not buy it. I will tell you, back in 2011 the advance modeywas $55k and I thought the GOS and radio were annoying due to the crazy amount of unnecessary buttons and poor design. My base model has been a work horse. I now have 120k moiles on it.
Funny how i listen is different, i set the low high and it still doesnt product enough bass the bass is more punchy doesnt hit the young people, but it really nice for older people, it soundlike natural in the ears like other high end subwoofer does i hope the bass from B&O will product different bass.
I wish Acura produce Sport Hybrid MDX. With this trim it would be the hot pie! Don’t like shiny black plastic at mote expensive trim. Don’t like B&O doesn’t give ability to set your own bass/treble/… level. AKG might be better and it plays better. Also I think that 7 seater must have digital back view mirror for the case when the car is fully loaded. And why front and back seats have different design? Back ones don’t have that black stripes
Took acura until 2025 to get a touchscreen, wtf. Overpriced compared to the competition. Type S is still pokey, its slower than a base bmw x5 or audi sq5 yet its more expensive.
Air suspension that will inevitably fail and cost $$$$ to replace in a car that needs no lifting or lowering, while getting only 11-13 mpg in real world usage. Not quite perfection.
@@AFCompanyfor decades. especially in the NE, Honda and Acuras are some of the most stolen vehicles. No matter the entire car or parts. More so cars than suvs tho
@@MikeForsythe I know the civic was one of the most stolen cars at a point in time but he said wheels and tires. I don’t see how that problem is exclusive to Acura. I mean they put wheel locks on their vehicles. They can’t help it if their rims are desirable 😂
...as far as price, welcome to inflation. Blame the government for increasing the money supply by 40% during covid, causing inflation everywhere. Also, what do you expect them to do as far as pricing? If they offer 90% of what Mercedes offers for 70% of the price, then how is their pricing wrong? How much does a highlander cost? What premium do you think is fair over a highlander or their own pilot? If you don't want to pay the near luxury premium, why not buy a Pilot instead?
@@Ry-lx2klthe pilot is too expensive lol. Acura simply hasn’t elevated the brand to command these prices which is why they struggle to sell any type s. Note the MDX sweet spot is 55-60k where it’s very attractive.
@@MikeForsythe I don't think you're living in reality to what inflation has done to the price of goods. I bought Nissan Xterra in 1999 (my 2000) for $23k sticker. A 4 runner at the time was $35k for an SR5 and a Suburban could be had new in the low $40's. My Xterra adjusted for inflation is $43,858. The 4 runner would be $65,980. The Suburban would be $84,800. This isn't accounting for much better appointed vehicles today with much better specs. That Xterra was good for like 173HP. If the pilot is too expensive. And the Acura. Then really you're saying the whole car market is too expensive. I agree. That sucks. As far as being competitive, who is offering a better value for your dollar? The germans are easily +$20k spec for spec. The Lexus lineup is even more overpriced and experiencing powertrain growing pains. Nissan/Infinity? Just as high priced and less relaible with lower resale values. Domestics? You can find Jeeps for $15k under sticker. Maybe it's worth your consideration. That's far from the Acura experience and you'll still be paying close to $40k for a vehicle sitting on lots for 200+ days.
@@Ry-lx2kl inflation is surely up, car prices are up but sales are up. Honda sales are up. Acura sales are down significantly and they are a cheaper premium brand. Thats not good. Lexus just had a record 6 months. Before the dealer computer hacking, automotive industry sales were on pace to pre covid levels. So even wirh inflation the market is still hot depending on the brand and vehicle. Acura is pretty much domestic, made here, only sold here and one product is shared with GM.
Thank you for the overview. I love the Type S! The styling is elegant for an SUV. The infotainment system improvement is fantastic. This is a great value play in my opinion.
Wow, it’s very practical.
You ate this review up 👏🏾👏🏾
Excellent
Love the MDX. The front-end styling may be my favorite of any SUV, looks aggressive and elegant in equal parts. Acura really needs to add hybrid powertrains to their lineup, especially in the SUVs.
I test drove one and it was very nice.
If it had an extra 30 - 50 hp, it would be perfect. I'd choose it over an X5 any day with those specs.
not sure why everyone compares this to X5.....X5 is 2 row - apples oranges
I like it, but I wish Acura produce Sport Hybrid MDX. With this trim it would be the hot pie! Shiny black plastic at more expensive trim should be replaced. Don’t like B&O doesn’t give ability to set your own bass/treble/… level. AKG might be better and it plays better. Also I think that 7 seater must have digital back view mirror for the case when the car is fully loaded
There are 3rd row a/c vents in the floor beneath the 2nd row seats.
I’ll look out for that. Thank you. Just missing heated third row and ventilated heated second row and I’ll commit
I have a 2020 hybrid advance with 12k miles
@@cvaldes114 I haven't seen any SUV with heated seats in the third row. Ventilated/Heated 2nd row I have seen in the Lexus TX and Buick Aviator
Big improvement. I wish Honda didn't take 500 years to figure out basic stuff.
I say the same thing. But it seems like they give a "lesser" version of a new model, then put the good stuff in at the mid-cycle refreshes to keep the sales momentum through the rest of the life cycle. I just wish they'd give the best version up front.
Bad mpg though, as low as 15, that’s not good 😅
I can squeeze out 20-21 on the regular highway, if you want more mpg 26 highway on the none type s variant
Power vs gas, I’ll take the power
Nice review, but you’ve totally ignored the cost of ownership. Below was a calculation by ChatGPT A.I., considering a 10 year/100,000 mile scenario:
Low Estimate:
• Fuel Cost Difference: $6,722.49
• Maintenance and Repair Cost Difference: $9,700
• Total Cost Difference (Low Estimate): $16,422.49
High Estimate:
• Fuel Cost Difference: $6,722.49
• Maintenance and Repair Cost Difference: $18,000
• Total Cost Difference (High Estimate): $24,722.49
Therefore, over a ten-year period and 100,000 miles, the additional total cost of owning an MDX Type S compared to an MDX Advanced A-Spec is estimated to be between $16,422.49 and $24,722.49.
From Me: Now add to that the approximate $7,000 initial price difference, and we’re talking a minimum of a $23,000 cost difference over 10 years/100,000 miles.
Much of the added maintenance/repair part of the cost likely came from having Brembo brakes, a turbo-charger, active air suspension, tires, exhaust, etc.
The initial purchase price is the least of the expenses. But if you can afford it…..👍🏼
If you have to count every penny maybe you are too poor for this. Look for a cheap used option
@@New-bw4kz I’m guessing that it is you who is poor (pretending to have money) if you consider this to be about counting pennies. Actually, you’re probably just a kid. Good luck on living a life where you’ll never being able to afford anything on your own, you know, without mom’s or dad‘s help.
I prefer the old exterior style
Kirk, Did Acura update the timing belt for 2025? 🤔
What would there be to update necessarily?
Does the regular 3.5L have cylinder deactivation?
Chain instead of belt maybe ?
Regular MDX (not S) vs TX350 or Grand Highlander hybrid max? What would you pick and why?
Grandhighlander is what? 60k?
I think MDX apec looks good
@@harrytej in Canada GH hyb max is 68k, mid trim TX 350 73k, MDX 71-78k depending on trim not type S. Not including taxes or negotiation; could discount TX gas or MDX, but Toyota hybrids hard to negotiate due to high demand and long wait times.
MDX all day
What about ambient lighting? Does it come with over the air update?❤
Would you get the Acura MDX or Lexus TX 500H?
MDX hands down all day long
Both are good. 500h wins
I need the room in my garage. MDX much shorter so my pick!
Going to be the MDX. I don't like how long the Lexus is. I just wish they made those Acuras in Hybrids and PHEV
While the s version is nice I would save 10- 15 grand on a lower trim with the base engine
You're better off buying an older one cash. Same engine and drivetrain, save even more.
Digital rearview mirrors?
Glad they got rid of that ancient track pad!!😅😅
Acura does a very good job at so many levels, power, ergonomic, and even exterior styling, I owned Hondas and Acuras, they have one problem,,,THEY ALWAYS USE CHEEP LEATHER, I MEAN PROBABLY THE CHEEPEST...!!!!
Now a days all cars do. I fact there is no such things as leather seats, its all cheap vinyl
@@New-bw4kzhonda and acura being premium not luxury means cheaper parts
One question I have is how is the leg room in this thing? I’m tall and my knees are always rubbing on the center console, wish we could get modern vehicles without all that center stack plastic.
Gotta love how beat up and swirled the piano black bezels look at 0:59 on a brand new vehicle with 170 miles. What a terrible design and material choice.
tx fsport or phev vs this if keeping long term?
@@agentcontrast9784 phev
The tlx should've got the new touchscreen infotainment
That would’ve made that car so much closer to perfect too
Oh man that moving reflections from the gloss black dash trim piece on the passenger would drive me crazy.
You won’t even notice it after owning it for a while, that being said I wasn’t crazy about that either
@@ALLNBAGOLDSTANDERD I used to have a 2011 MDX Advance and I know what you mean. It's just a design choice that I never understood. Gloss anything on the dash should never be used cause it's prone to the outside reflections all the time.
Hi - it's my understanding from reading Acura's press release, that the additional sound deadening materials have been added to premium MDX models EXCEPT for the Type S. Can anyone confirm this?
31 speakers while the second row only have 2 knee vents as well as the third row having non
Those motorcycles cut off to Palomar Mountain, one of the best motorcycle roads in the U.S. - you can even see a bunch of the switchbacks on your Google Map as they are heading off to the left. I use to live in Oceanside, and I rode Palomar Mountain all the time (my avatar picture is from there).
All they gave is was a slightly different bumper, same engine, same transmission and after 20 years, they caught up with a new infotainment system that is compatible tonwhat everyone else has been putting in their cars since 10 yeara ago. By the way, the type S moniker has been violated and misused. This MDX is only 1 second quicker than the regular MDX. The piano black interior is horrible, the seats are not as supportive as the previous generations and in the last 3 generations, they still have not been able to figure out a better fuel consumption management even though they have decreased power from previous generations on the non- type S models. I have a 2011 base SH-AWD that put 300 HP with the 3.7L engine that gets at best 16.5MPG on daily driving and 20MPG on highway driving.
Yet my MDX has better seats and real wood interior. Current generatins have piano black with subpar quality leather interiors.
I do like my MDX, went to teet drive a 2023 Advance but due to poor quality interior and materials, I did not buy it. I will tell you, back in 2011 the advance modeywas $55k and I thought the GOS and radio were annoying due to the crazy amount of unnecessary buttons and poor design. My base model has been a work horse. I now have 120k moiles on it.
Any word on when the RDX will be updated?
By year end
In terms of ELS vs B&O, I think one of the ‘issues’ with ELS was that it had too much bass
Funny how i listen is different, i set the low high and it still doesnt product enough bass the bass is more punchy doesnt hit the young people, but it really nice for older people, it soundlike natural in the ears like other high end subwoofer does i hope the bass from B&O will product different bass.
So which cars/SUV’s have better sound systems. ( thought that 31 speakers would make for A++ rating )
Still limited to 110mph :(. It's a nice refresh, but not enough for me to give up my '24 type s.
Does it have XM?
If only Acura had a MDX Type S Ridgeline type truck.. Order immediately
Acura removed the Sirius XM radio. WHY???
I had thought about purchasing an MDX, until I saw that they hadn’t gotten rid of that cheap-looking shiny-black plastic. Arghh!
Is it better than x3m40i?
Not unless you need the extra interior space. X 3m is better in most ways.
I wish Acura produce Sport Hybrid MDX. With this trim it would be the hot pie! Don’t like shiny black plastic at mote expensive trim. Don’t like B&O doesn’t give ability to set your own bass/treble/… level. AKG might be better and it plays better. Also I think that 7 seater must have digital back view mirror for the case when the car is fully loaded. And why front and back seats have different design? Back ones don’t have that black stripes
Then it will be a $85,000 mdx and no one buying that
X7 is a better value even at a few grand more
Took acura until 2025 to get a touchscreen, wtf. Overpriced compared to the competition. Type S is still pokey, its slower than a base bmw x5 or audi sq5 yet its more expensive.
Air suspension that will inevitably fail and cost $$$$ to replace in a car that needs no lifting or lowering, while getting only 11-13 mpg in real world usage. Not quite perfection.
More volume? Nice to be young 😂
No hybrid, no buy
"Type S" - yes we get it. Didn't need tobe said every 15 seconds. 🤨
Acura is a headache to own now at day's. Wheel and tires thefts are at a all time high. I might actually go with CX 90
Acura is a headache to own because of tire thief’s? Can’t those be stolen off any car? Such a nonsense comment
Maybe blame where you live instead of the car lol.
@@AFCompany🤡😭😂🤡
@@AFCompanyfor decades. especially in the NE, Honda and Acuras are some of the most stolen vehicles. No matter the entire car or parts. More so cars than suvs tho
@@MikeForsythe I know the civic was one of the most stolen cars at a point in time but he said wheels and tires. I don’t see how that problem is exclusive to Acura. I mean they put wheel locks on their vehicles. They can’t help it if their rims are desirable 😂
HEY
That thing looks so boring though!! Nothing about the design stands out
Move on then and let the rest of us enjoy
Nothing says Honda like a refresh that looks worse than the original.
This definitely looks better than the pre refresh
I thought the same until I saw it in person next to the old Type S. It looks so much more impressive than the original version.
The advance trim is the better looking imo, the gloss black squares in the front bumper look hideous.
It looks gorgeous!
@@Asiansxsymbol na you’re gorgeous bro gotta drop the workout routine haha jk.
Too expensive for a “near” luxury brand
As the owner of 2 Mercedes, I'll take the high resale value and reliability of this "near" luxury offering.
...as far as price, welcome to inflation. Blame the government for increasing the money supply by 40% during covid, causing inflation everywhere. Also, what do you expect them to do as far as pricing? If they offer 90% of what Mercedes offers for 70% of the price, then how is their pricing wrong? How much does a highlander cost? What premium do you think is fair over a highlander or their own pilot? If you don't want to pay the near luxury premium, why not buy a Pilot instead?
@@Ry-lx2klthe pilot is too expensive lol. Acura simply hasn’t elevated the brand to command these prices which is why they struggle to sell any type s. Note the MDX sweet spot is 55-60k where it’s very attractive.
@@MikeForsythe I don't think you're living in reality to what inflation has done to the price of goods. I bought Nissan Xterra in 1999 (my 2000) for $23k sticker. A 4 runner at the time was $35k for an SR5 and a Suburban could be had new in the low $40's. My Xterra adjusted for inflation is $43,858. The 4 runner would be $65,980. The Suburban would be $84,800. This isn't accounting for much better appointed vehicles today with much better specs. That Xterra was good for like 173HP. If the pilot is too expensive. And the Acura. Then really you're saying the whole car market is too expensive. I agree. That sucks. As far as being competitive, who is offering a better value for your dollar? The germans are easily +$20k spec for spec. The Lexus lineup is even more overpriced and experiencing powertrain growing pains. Nissan/Infinity? Just as high priced and less relaible with lower resale values. Domestics? You can find Jeeps for $15k under sticker. Maybe it's worth your consideration. That's far from the Acura experience and you'll still be paying close to $40k for a vehicle sitting on lots for 200+ days.
@@Ry-lx2kl inflation is surely up, car prices are up but sales are up. Honda sales are up. Acura sales are down significantly and they are a cheaper premium brand. Thats not good. Lexus just had a record 6 months. Before the dealer computer hacking, automotive industry sales were on pace to pre covid levels. So even wirh inflation the market is still hot depending on the brand and vehicle. Acura is pretty much domestic, made here, only sold here and one product is shared with GM.
Acuras just don’t do it for me. They’re so generic looking.
Genesis are king of generic looking cars.
Too much technology. Not necessarily in an automobile? I’ll keep my Honda Crosstour 😎
Is HONDA playing stupid?? Why the fuck these cars are not hybrid???
Not all of us care for hybrid 💩
@@New-bw4kzyet its engine sucks